Here's your (not so) totally useless fact(s) of the day:

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According to research, fans of classical music and those who love heavy metal have shown to have similar personalities. 

Today is:
National Mofongo Day (amazing!!)

James

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Heels were originally created for men, but women adopted them in the 1600s to show status.

Today is:
National One-Hit Wonder Day

James

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The opposite sides of a die will always add up to seven.

Today is:
National Pancake Day

James

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In the Middle Ages, black pepper was considered a luxury. It was even used to pay rent and taxes on occasion.

Today is:
Ask a Stupid Question Day

James

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Before he became president, Abraham Lincoln was an elite wrestling champion. In 300 matches, he only lost one. Bonus fact: He was also a licensed bartender.

Today is:
National Love People Day

James

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Although their exact purpose isn’t known, scientists suspect yawns may help regulate body temperature.

Today is:
International Coffee Day

James

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The nose knows. In fact, it can remember 50,000 different scents.

Today is:
Guardian Angel Day

James

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The cornea of the eye is the only body part that doesn’t have a blood supply. Rather, it gets its oxygen directly from the air.

Today is:
National Unity Day (This was right after they tore down the Berlin Wall)

James

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Teeth are the only part of the human body that lacks the capability to heal itself.

Today is:
National Taco Day!

James

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Black is the most common natural hair color for humans. Red is the rarest. 

Today is:
National Be Nice Day

James

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Have you ever hit your elbow just right and felt a strange, uncomfortable sensation? Someone might have told you that you hit your funny bone! The truth is, your “funny bone” isn’t a bone at all! You actually bumped your ulnar nerve against your humerus—a bone in your upper arm.

Today is:
National Forgiveness & Happiness Day

James

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Some substances are neither solid nor liquid! They’re called non-Newtonian fluids, and you can make one called Oobleck at home with just two simple ingredients!

Today is:
National Pierogi Day

James

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A 600-pound octopus can fit their whole body through a hole no bigger than a quarter! Video proof. Not the size of a quarter, but still very impressive!!

Today is:
International Beer and Pizza Day

James

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Hawaii and California are the only American states that grow coffee. Coffee is also grown in the territory of Puerto Rico. 

Today is:
National Hug a Kevin Day

James

 

 

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Coffee is a fruit. Coffee beans grow on a bush. They are actually the pit of a berry, which makes them a fruit.

Today is:
National Coming Out Day

James

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The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. It became patriotic to sip java instead of tea.

Today is:
Harry Potter Book Day

James

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Before mercury, brandy was used in thermometers.

Today is:
National Dessert Day

James

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You can’t hum while plugging your nose. Who just tried it? lol

Today is:
I Love Lucy Day

James

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The world’s biggest pyramid is not in Egypt but in Mexico.

Today is:
National Take Your Parents To Lunch Day

James

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10 of the 50 U.S. states are named after an actual person. Link

Today is:
National Pasta Day

James

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A hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

Today is:
National No Beard Day

James

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Potatoes have more chromosomes than humans.

Today is:
National Fetch Day

James

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The first TV show to ever be put into reruns was “The Lone Ranger.”

Today is:
Back to the Future Day! (I'll be going to the movies tonight to see part 2)

James

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A rhinoceros horn is made up of compacted hair.

Today is:
National Make a Dog’s Day

James

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About 90% of all garlic consumed in the U.S. comes from Gilroy, CA.

Today is:
National Slap Your Coworker Day!

James